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FD52 TJV

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,632 mi
Last recorded126,632 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 TJV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 126,632 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 108,036 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 91,433 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 91,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 84,078 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 84,007 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,172 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 74,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,250 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 66,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 60,565 miles

O/S washer jet partically blocked

Fail 1 May 2010 60,565 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S washer jet partically blocked

Pass 2 May 2009 57,078 miles

FRont and rear brake disc,s have light surface rust.

Nearside front sidelight quite dull.

Fail 2 May 2009 57,078 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FRont and rear brake disc,s have light surface rust.

Nearside front sidelight quite dull.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,025 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,276 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,096 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 46,096 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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FD52 TJV is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,197 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD52 TJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD52 TJV is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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